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This groundbreaking, raw, and real series follows police officers, constables, and sheriff’s deputies from around the country by embedding camera crews into the units for a front row seat to see all the action unfold. COPS is one of the longest running television programs in broadcast history. Produced by Langley Productions.

A wanted man makes a desperate decision after he flees on foot. An overprotective girlfriend questions the cops and finds herself in cuffs. A jealous man loses more than his girlfriend after he picks a fight with her son.

Police organize a search of a neighborhood and find the suspect in a tight spot. A pastor calls the cops when a suspicious car parks behind his church. An officer gives valuable advice to a young mother with a troubled past.

A chatty motorist becomes agitated when officers start asking questions. Police are shocked when a fleeing driver calls his wife in the middle of a pursuit. Deputies catch a man lying and give him a test to prove his innocence.

With officers hot on his trail, a wanted suspect's world comes crashing down. A tearful woman calls deputies to help apprehend her hostile husband. During a traffic stop, one passenger tries to outrun the police and his past.

A suspect turns a small problem into a huge one when he decides to run. A defiant woman reveals her misdeeds and puts her marriage at risk. Deputies investigate a suspicious female, but it's her friend that ends up in cuffs.

Surrounded by officers, a driver's sneaky passenger makes a bold move. Tempers flare between roommates after a woman feeds eggs to her dog. A deputy acts swiftly when he spots a dangerous object in the backseat of a vehicle.

A parolee manages to outrun officers, but his luck quickly runs out. A quarreling couple attracts their neighbors' attention, and police are called to intervene. A disoriented driver blames his freak accident on bad weather.

Tasers are deployed after an erratic suspect attempts to outsmart officers. A lawbreaker tries to convince detectives they didn't just see him commit a crime. An officer is called to supervise a ridiculous business transaction.

A first-time offender immediately regrets his destructive decisions. Nothing adds up when an evasive driver tells police that he's the victim of a crime. A deputy encourages a troubled young woman to turn her life around.

"Cops" celebrates 1000 episodes with a special packed with fan favorite clips from the show as well as a reunion with officers and the suspects they busted. Hosted by Terry Crews in front of a live studio audience.

A fleeing suspect tries every lame excuse to get out of going to jail. A sleepy driver asks deputies to hide the truth from his angry wife. Police hear everyone's story when a trespassing call becomes a neighborhood-wide ordeal.

A repeat offender runs when officers catch him somewhere he's not supposed to be. Two teens are slow to stop a bike thief, so police are called to assist. Tensions rise after a questionable roommate situation takes a dark turn.

An unruly man tries to give officers the slip. Witnesses call the cops when a well-dressed driver plows through multiple barricades. Even deputies are surprised when a domestic call takes an unexpected turn.

It's off to the races when an injured suspect spots his window of opportunity. A man bosses officers around after he's caught with some unsavory items. Detectives catch a man in a sting, but he still won't admit to his crime.

Time is of the essence when officers attempt to track down an armed carjacking suspect. Police arrive at a hectic scene and a witness sets the record straight. A confrontational cyclist blames his bad behavior on anime.

It's a reunion of sorts when the police catch up to a familiar face. Emotions run high after a man's mistress starts problems with his wife. Officers have trouble getting a straight answer from a suspicious duo.

A wanted man makes a break for it with deputies hot on his trail. Police find themselves in a vehicle pursuit when a driver's fears get the better of him. A traffic stop exposes a car full of people who have a lot to hide.

Officers glove up when they apprehend a skittish suspect with a serious skin condition. A father-to-be quickly learns that running only makes things worse. An aspiring rapper treats officers to a song after he ends up in cuffs.

Officers subdue an erratic man who's convinced that a wild animal is following him. A birthday celebration quickly goes south when guns get involved. Deputies help break up a volatile domestic situation.

A quiet neighborhood turns into the scene of a dangerous multi-vehicle pursuit. A man down on his luck tries to hide his guilt by ditching some clothes. Fists go flying when a shopkeeper confronts a man who ripped him off.

A suspect leaves his uneaten parfait behind after police find more than treats in his pocket. An armed driver tells officers a far-fetched story to justify his weapon. A heated back and forth ends with a call to animal control.

A vigilant neighbor calls the cops when he sees the downstairs liquor store being robbed. A driver burns bridges with a new friend after he steals her truck. Deputies urge a young man to be a better role model for his brother.

Officers pursue a wanted man and prevent a potentially deadly home invasion. A tense passenger starts mouthing off before deputies can get a word in. Police search for a teen's stolen bike and find a man at the end of his rope.

A half-naked cyclist takes officers on a frantic run through the neighborhood. A suspicious man makes a series of wrong moves in front of his girlfriend. Things get weird when police find a woman hiding in a cupboard.

An out of control driver wants to get back home for a birthday party. A man with big dreams has a hard time telling officers why his fingerprints are on a gun. A trip to buy dog food turns into a run-in with the police.

Officers wear down their brakes when a daring driver takes them on a wild ride. A chicken breeder has a shady explanation for the items discovered in his car. A trigger-happy man has trouble owning up to his mistakes.

A DUI suspect makes some bad choices when he ventures out for a late-night snack. A squabbling couple brings each other down once police start asking questions. Cops pull over a man who's convinced his passenger set him up.

Officers step in when a man tries to start a fight with everyone in his neighborhood. A wanted suspect is convinced police told him to take off on his bike. A young, troubled mom gets a second chance to turn her life around.

A motorcyclist leads officers on a chase down city streets. Even a dead car battery doesn't stop a grieving man from eluding the police. A jumpy driver fails to avoid the cops and gives an awkward apology to his girlfriend.

A traffic stop takes an unexpected turn when the suspect decides to go off-roading. A woman refuses to cover for her son's friend. Security cameras catch a man trying to conceal some items in a not-so-nice hiding place.

A desperate man's last-ditch effort to flee from officers goes down in flames. Multiple units work together to diffuse a dangerous situation. Deputies keep an eye on a custody battle that involves some expensive groceries.